{"id":20494,"date":"2020-06-04T11:26:38","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T09:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.triangle.es\/is-free-software-the-most-suitable-for-the-growth-of-your-company\/"},"modified":"2024-05-21T11:43:31","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T11:43:31","slug":"is-free-software-the-most-suitable-for-the-growth-of-your-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triangle.desarrollobirdcom.es\/en\/sin-categorizar\/is-free-software-the-most-suitable-for-the-growth-of-your-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Is free software the most suitable for the growth of your company?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the stage of your business idea, at some point you will need to choose for tools that will lead your company. The <strong>free software <\/strong>has great advantages, but you must consider whether it can <strong> offer the collaboration, communication and productivity tools that your company needs<\/strong>. Before choosing what type of software to consider in your business plan, <strong> make sure you have the answers to the following questions. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/triangle.desarrollobirdcom.es\/en\/sin-categorizar\/is-free-software-the-most-suitable-for-the-growth-of-your-company\/#What_is_your_business_growth_plan\" >What is your business growth plan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/triangle.desarrollobirdcom.es\/en\/sin-categorizar\/is-free-software-the-most-suitable-for-the-growth-of-your-company\/#How_do_you_work_and_collaborate\" >How do you work and collaborate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/triangle.desarrollobirdcom.es\/en\/sin-categorizar\/is-free-software-the-most-suitable-for-the-growth-of-your-company\/#Do_you_need_custom_email_domains\" >Do you need custom email domains?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/triangle.desarrollobirdcom.es\/en\/sin-categorizar\/is-free-software-the-most-suitable-for-the-growth-of-your-company\/#Should_customers_trust_your_security\" >Should customers trust your security?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/triangle.desarrollobirdcom.es\/en\/sin-categorizar\/is-free-software-the-most-suitable-for-the-growth-of-your-company\/#Do_you_need_to_be_connected_on_your_trips\" >Do you need to be connected on your trips?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/triangle.desarrollobirdcom.es\/en\/sin-categorizar\/is-free-software-the-most-suitable-for-the-growth-of-your-company\/#Is_your_software_compatible_with_the_software_used_by_your_customers_and_partners\" >Is your software compatible with the software used by your customers and partners?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/triangle.desarrollobirdcom.es\/en\/sin-categorizar\/is-free-software-the-most-suitable-for-the-growth-of-your-company\/#Will_you_need_more_advanced_software_features\" >Will you need more advanced software features?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_your_business_growth_plan\"><\/span>What is your business growth plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think about how you will work without an IT department. Solutions that streamline IT tasks while <strong>ensuring data and device security<\/strong> are desirable, so you can focus on growing your business.&nbsp;The <strong> automatic updates <\/strong> guarantee that you use the most current and safest versions of the applications and tools that your company needs. Also look for <strong> flexible solutions <\/strong> to add users and manage user accounts regardless of the type of computers or operating systems they use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_work_and_collaborate\"><\/span>How do you work and collaborate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you and your employees work in different regions, time zones, and devices, they need software that helps people <strong>share information and data safely and seamlessly.<\/strong> Each solution has its own maintenance requirements, so more time is required to manage them. And they may not work well together. For this reason, <strong>look for applications that have been designed to work together from scratch without the need for third party applications, converters, or workarounds<\/strong>. In this way, you can safely send, receive and store data, as well as view, share and edit your documents. You should also be able to host videos, hold online meetings, create and manage agendas, and manage your business with a set of integrated tools. You should find software that has all of these features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_custom_email_domains\"><\/span>Do you need custom email domains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Phishing and hacking have made email a danger zone, and many attacks come from free email domains<\/strong>. It&#8217;s no wonder that many people don&#8217;t open emails from addresses they don&#8217;t know. In fact, according to some reports, 21% of email recipients report that email is spam, even though they know it&#8217;s not. Email from a free domain may seem generic at best and a threatens at worst. In addition, the image you present of your company may not be as professional as you would like. <strong>Find a solution that allows you to customize your domain to fit your brand and protect your business from suspicious emails.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_customers_trust_your_security\"><\/span>Should customers trust your security?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must protect your company and your customers, that means protecting their information and their data. Look for <strong>solutions that offer integrated features to make administration easier<\/strong>, are <strong>regularly updated to defend against new and evolving threats<\/strong>, and are supported by reputable companies that make significant and regular investments in security research and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_to_be_connected_on_your_trips\"><\/span>Do you need to be connected on your trips?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&#8217;t always work from the office, but you still need all the features to <strong>visit clients or work from home<\/strong>. Be sure to <strong>choose a solution designed for mobile use, that includes the ability to access and edit your work<\/strong>, regardless of whether you are online or offline, to be able to work from almost anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_your_software_compatible_with_the_software_used_by_your_customers_and_partners\"><\/span>Is your software compatible with the software used by your customers and partners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Much of the free software uses proprietary formats for documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. And i<strong>n case your clients don&#8217;t use that software, you may have compatibility problems<\/strong>. Find a solution that does not force your customers and partners to use converters and alternative solutions to access your deliveries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_you_need_more_advanced_software_features\"><\/span>Will you need more advanced software features?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need to<strong> manage contracts, investors, banks, partners and clients or manage finances<\/strong>, make sure that your software really allows you to perform these functions. The software may not offer the professional features that your growing business needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You may also like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triangle.es\/en\/how-to-implement-an-erp-steps-and-methodology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to implement an ERP? 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